# Cosmos 2111
**Wikidata**: [Q13566770](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566770)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2111

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2111**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2111 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by Russia in 1990 as part of the original GLONASS constellation. It was carried into orbit by a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and played a role in the Soviet/Russian global positioning system.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** December 8, 1990, at 02:43:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket with Blok DM-2 space tug ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1990-110C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 21008 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Also known as Kosmos 2111 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch from Baikonur ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2111?  
A: Cosmos 2111 was part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, providing global positioning services similar to GPS.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 2111 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 upper stage from Baikonur Cosmodrome.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 2111 still operational?  
A: No, GLONASS satellites typically have a limited operational lifespan, and Cosmos 2111 was launched in 1990.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2111 contributed to the GLONASS system, Russia's answer to the U.S. GPS network. GLONASS provides critical positioning, navigation, and timing services for military and civilian applications. The launch of satellites like Cosmos 2111 marked advancements in Soviet/Russian space technology and global infrastructure, ensuring independence from foreign navigation systems.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the original GLONASS constellation, foundational to Russia's satellite navigation.  
- Launched aboard the Proton-K, a workhorse of Soviet/Russian space missions.  
- One of several satellites deployed in December 1990 to expand GLONASS coverage.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** December 8, 1990  
- **Time:** 02:43:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft:** GLONASS satellite  
- **Rocket:** Proton-K with Blok DM-2 upper stage  
- **Catalog Number:** 21008  

### Mission Context  
- Deployed as part of a multi-satellite launch to enhance GLONASS coverage.  
- Followed standard Soviet-era satellite naming conventions ("Cosmos" designation).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report